PoliticsThe abandonment of the exchange rate cap reveals fears of a loss of control Economists believe the Swiss National Bank’s decision to abandon its policy of pegging the Swiss franc to the euro was swayed by a fear of losing…Read moreOur highlightsOvershadowed by their male counterpartsSportA look at the major issue of integrationFocusWhat does conservative mean? Common sense and election campaign logicPolitics
Well prepared for educationSwissCommunityThe school and academic year is coming to an end. Final examinations are approaching, perhaps followed by a degree award ceremony.Youth session from 24 to 30 August 2015 SwissCommunityThis year’s youth session will take place during the summer owing to the parliamentary elections. 200 young people can take part – several places are…Free participation in ski camp for youngstersSwissCommunity600 children aged 13 and 14 will enjoy a winter sports week at Lenk in the Bernese Oberland free of charge from 2 to 9 January 2016. The 600…Jacques-Simon Eggly steps downSwissCommunityThe banks and the Swiss AbroadSwissCommunityThe Swiss Abroad’s increasingly difficult relationship with the Swiss banks, in particular over the closure of bank accounts without providing…OSA adviceSwissCommunityThe news has just shown a Swiss citizen returning from abroad who was able to vote twice in the recent popular vote. How has this come about?Franziska Rogger | The path to political equalityBooksMeeting of the Council of the Swiss AbroadSwissCommunityAt its spring meeting the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) primarily focussed on the parliamentary elections of 18 October.EchoEchoForecasts in election yearEditorialSwitzerland’s political analysts were engaged in intense activity on 12 April. The elections in the canton of Zurich caused a buzz of excitement from…Charles Lewinsky | Surviving the winter in two sensesBooksAn Iraqi family scattered all over the worldImagesWhat’s important is the blend of Turkish hazelnuts and cocoa beans from GhanaEconomyThe Congress of the Swiss Abroad focuses on democracySwissCommunityTom Tirabosco | The story of an exile in Geneva told in a cartoon stripBooksAbout us and our pastDiscoveriesPublicationsNotes from the Federal PalaceElections et votationsNotes from the Federal PalaceA journey into the unknown – immigration and the EUPoliticsSwitzerland is struggling with the implementation of the Swiss People’s Party’s (SVP) immigration initiative – the deadlines are tight, the list of…The concerns of the Swiss Abroad are being neglectedPoliticsCamille Bloch: investing in a 4th generation of chocolatiersEconomy“The strong Swiss franc? An opportunity to adopt a different approach to manufacturing.”PoliticsLetters to the editorMailbagThe federal popular initiativeNotes from the Federal PalaceThis instrument enables a handful of citizens to put forward a partial or complete amendment to the federal constitution. This article, an extract…Registration as Swiss nationals abroad entitled to voteSwissCommunityThe form to register or renew an entry in the electoral roll can also be found at:QuotesQuotes“We cannot allow people to perish.” Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga on the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean“Those swimming in money…